Operator Manual For printer model: TH2 Series Read this Operator Manual before using this product. Keep this document available for future reference.
NOTE: The printer complies with the requirements in Part 15 of FCC Rules for a Class B Computing Device. Operating the printer in a residential area may cause unacceptable interference to radio and TV reception. If the interference is unacceptable, you can reposition the equipment, which may improve reception. Be sure to ask your SATO representatives about our maintenance contracts to ensure peace of mind during your usage of SATO products.
Safety Precautions Safety Precautions Please read the following information carefully before installing and using the printer. Pictographic Symbols This instruction manual and the printer labels use a variety of pictographic symbols to facilitate safe and correct use of the printer and to prevent injury to others and property damage. The symbols and meanings for them are given below. Be sure to understand these symbols well before reading the main text.
Safety Precautions Warning Regarding the cutter • Do not touch the cutter with your hands or do not put something into the cutter. Doing so could result in an injury. Using the head cleaning fluid • Use of flame or heat around the head cleaning fluid is prohibited. Absolutely do not heat it or subject it to flames. • Keep the fluid out of reach of children to prevent them from accidentally drinking it. If the fluid is drunk, immediately consult with a physician.
Safety Precautions Precautions for Installation and Handling Printer operation can be affected by the printer environment. Refer to the following instructions for installation and handling of the TH2 Series printer. Select a Safe Location Place the printer on a surface that is flat and level. If the surface is not flat and level, this may result in poor print quality. This may also cause malfunction and shorten the life span of the printer. Do not place the printer on a location that produces vibration.
Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction................................................................................................................1 - 1 1.1 Features of the Printer ................................................................................................. 1 - 2 1.2 Unpacking .................................................................................................................... 1 - 2 1.2.1 Included Accessories .................................................
Table of Contents 3.7 Printer Setup Menu .................................................................................................... 3 - 40 3.7.1 When Profile is selected in the SETUP menu ................................................................... 3 - 40 3.7.2 When Media is selected in the SETUP menu ................................................................... 3 - 43 3.7.3 When Print Ctrl is selected in the SETUP menu ...............................................................
Table of Contents Appendix ....................................................................................................................8 - 1 8.1 About Optional Cutter .................................................................................................. 8 - 2 8.1.1 To route the media when the cutter is installed ................................................................... 8 - 2 8.1.2 Cut position Adjustment .........................................................................
Section 1: Introduction INTRODUCTION Thank you for your investment in this SATO printer product. This Operator Manual contains the basic information about the installation, setup, configuration, operation and maintenance of the printer.
Section 1: Introduction 1.1 FEATURES OF THE PRINTER The SATO TH2 Series printer is a compact, portable Direct Thermal printer, designed with a built-in alphanumeric keypad, designed specifically for point-of-usage labelling applications. It can be used as a stand alone printer with predefined formats, or it can be connected to a PC for variable labelling applications.
Section 1: Introduction 1.3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 LCD panel Display the operator menus, printer status, selections for settings and error message. The LCD panel can be tilted to an angle which is most comfortable for the user’s view. 2 Power button Top cover Open this cover to load the media. 5 Operator panel It consists of alpha-numeric keypad, arrow buttons and other functional buttons. Please refer to Section 3.1 Operator Panel, for details of individual buttons.
Section 1: Introduction 1.3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION (cont’d) Front view with battery cover open 8 9 10 11 12 13 8 Battery pack compartment 11 To connect printer to the testing jig. This is only for used by SATO authorised technical personnel. Insert the optional battery pack into the compartment with the terminal side facing inward. 9 VR1 (I-Mark) potentiometer 12 10 SD card slot To insert SD card for additional memory. Adjust for I-Mark sensor level calibration. Refer to Section 3.7.
Section 1: Introduction 1.3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION (cont’d) Back view 14 15 16 17 18 14 Media inlet 17 To connect printer to the host computer using LAN interface. An opening for Fan-folded media or media from unwinder to feed in to the printer. 15 Handle To carry the printer around. 16 DC input power connector Supplies power to the printer by inserting the power cable of the AC adapter.
Section 1: Introduction 1.3 PARTS IDENTIFICATION (cont’d) Internal view when Top cover is opened 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 Detects the label is taken away after dispensed. 20 23 25 Media guide A guide for the media to feed properly. Platen roller This roller feeds the media. Perform cleaning maintenance at regular intervals. 26 Dispenser/ Tear off plate Used to separate the label from the liner or to tear off the journal paper.
Section 2: Installation INSTALLATION This section helps you load the consumable media in the printer, and provides adjustment instructions and instructions to install other optional attachment units. The following information is provided: • • • • 2.1 Site Location 2.2 Media Selection 2.3 Loading Media 2.
Section 2: Installation 2.1 SITE LOCATION Consider the following when setting up the printer: • Place the printer on a solid flat surface with adequate space. Make sure there is enough space above the printer to provide clearance for the top cover to swing open. • Place it away from hazardous materials or dusty environments. • Place it within operational distance of the host computer if connected, within interface cable specifications. 2.
Section 2: Installation 2.3 LOADING MEDIA 2.3.1 Loading Roll media 1. Press the cover open/close latches 1 on right side of the printer to unlock the top cover, and then open the top cover 2 . Note: 2 Make sure that the cover rests firmly so that it will not fall forward and injure your hands. 1 2. Adjust the width of the media guides to the widest position. 1 Media guides 3. Load the media onto the media compartment.
Section 2: Installation 2.3 LOADING MEDIA (cont’d) 4. After pulling out the media, pass the media through the media guides and place the leading edge of the media on top of the platen roller. Media guides Note: Make sure the printed side of the media is facing upwards. Printed side should face upwards 5. Close the top cover until it snaps into position. Notes: • • Be careful not to get your fingers pinched while closing the top cover. To load the media in the dispenser, please refer to Section 2.3.
Section 2: Installation 2.3 LOADING MEDIA (cont’d) 2.3.2 To route the label when using the dispenser 1. Follow the procedures in Section 2.3.1 Loading Roll media, from step 1 to 4, to load the roll media onto the media holder. 2. Pull the two corners of the pressure bracket out to open the pressure bracket. Pressure bracket Dispenser plate Dispenser unit 3. Peel off the first two leading labels from the liner (backing paper) and then pull out the leading liner (backing paper) from the media holder.
Section 2: Installation 2.3 LOADING MEDIA (cont’d) 5. Close the top cover until it snaps into position. 6. After loading the media, press power button to turn on the power if printer is turned off. If printer is on, press C button to clear Cover open error. Output label When the printer is ready, press the pause/ feed button to output an empty label and stop at the dispenser. This procedure is to ensure that the label is loaded correctly.
Section 2: Installation 2.4 CONNECTIONS This section explains the power cable and interface cable connection procedures. 2.4.1 Standard interface connection TH2 Series printers have three types of Main PCBs, and each type of PCB is equipped with a different type of interface to perform data communication with the host. These are described as follows.
Section 2: Installation 2.4 CONNECTIONS (cont’d) 2.4.3 Connecting the Power Cable Warning • • Be sure to connect the ground wire. Failure to do so may cause an electric shock. Do not operate the power button or plug in/ unplug the power cable while your hands are wet. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Caution The power cable and the AC adapter provided with this printer are for use with this printer only. They cannot be used with other electrical devices. 1.
Section 2: Installation 2.4 CONNECTIONS (cont’d) 2.4.4 Turning On the Power Warning Do not operate the power button or plug in/ unplug the power cable while your hands are wet. Doing so may cause an electric shock. Press the power button on the operator panel for one second. The LCD displays the PRINT menu after the start-up display. Note: The first PRINT menu might not look like this screen. It depends on customer application loaded into the printer. 2.4.
Section 2: Installation 2.4 CONNECTIONS (cont’d) 2.4.6 Charging the optional battery pack with the optional battery charger Caution The optional battery pack and battery charger purchased for this printer are specific to this printer only. Do not use them for other electrical devices. 1. Connect the DC power plug of the AC adapter to the charger unit. Then, connect the AC power cable to the AC adapter and plug the other end of the cable to the AC outlet. 2.
Section 2: Installation 2.4 CONNECTIONS (cont’d) 2.4.7 Charging the optional battery pack with the printer Caution The power cable and the AC adapter provided with this printer are for use with this printer only. They cannot be used with other electrical devices. 1. Insert the DC power cable into the DC IN input connector. 2. Connect the power cord to the AC adapter and plug it to AC adapter the outlet. When charging begins, the CHARGE LED lights.
Section 2: Installation 2.4 CONNECTIONS (cont’d) 3. To remove the battery pack, press the blue hook to unlock it, then hold the tab and pull out the battery pack. Caution • • Be sure to turn the power off before removing or replacing the battery pack. When the power is off, the LCD display turns off. Do not remove the battery pack until the LCD display turns off. If you remove the battery before the LCD turns off (or goes dark), you may prevent the printer from correctly storing settings in memory. 2.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation OPERATION AND CONFIGURATION Before using the printer, please consult this manual first. Otherwise, you may change default settings upon which the instructional procedures in this manual are based. The TH2 Series printer is shipped with standard printer firmware including the standard application SA (Stand-alone). The stand-alone application is written in the Lua scripting language.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.1 OPERATOR PANEL The operator panel is located on the top surface of the printer. The operator panel is comprised of an alphanumeric keypad and an LCD panel. LCD display Icons Arrow buttons • CHARGE LED indicator The CHARGE indicator is illuminated when the installed battery pack is charging. The CHARGE indicator turns off when the battery pack is fully charged or when no battery pack is in the printer.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.1 OPERATOR PANEL (Cont’d) Button Function descriptions Pause/ Feed Pause: Print mode/press once; stop print job/cancel print job. Print mode/press again: Feed label. Feed: Feeds one label. Menu/ Page up Menu: Press for more than one second to go back to main menu. Page Up: Press once for less than one second to go up one level. C Delete characters. Press one time: Deletes the character to the left of the standing cursor.
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Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.1 OPERATOR PANEL (Cont’d) List of Icons (Cont’d) No Icon Description 6 Displayed only when printer is powered by the battery. • 0 cell: Battery empty • 1 cell: Battery low • 2 cells: Battery half • 3 cells: Battery full 7 These icons are displayed only on the wireless LAN printer. • Displayed during startup. Indicates that LAN card is not responding. • Displayed when the LAN card is searching for signal.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.1 OPERATOR PANEL (Cont’d) • Sub menu with radio button icons At the lowest level of the SETUP menu tree, the , radio button icons are displayed on the left of the selection. The “pressed” radio button icon represents the current selection of the printer. Press the , arrow buttons or numeric button to select the desired new item, and then press the enter button to confirm the new selection. The “pressed” radio button icon is then displayed next to the new selection.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.1 OPERATOR PANEL (Cont’d) Multiple word Search If you enter [R F] in the input field, a search for words starting with R and F will be done and the searched result is displayed. For example, a search in the table used in the pre-defined demo will only find the rows Reduced Fat Mayo and Reduced Fat Mayo Tub.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.2 OPERATING MODES The operating status of this printer can be set to one of the following modes: 1. PRINT menu I---->1.Format I------> • FMT[ ] I---->2.Table I------> • ID[ ] I---->3.On-line 2. MAIN menu I---->1.Print I---->2.Settings 3. SETTINGS menu I---->1.Application I------> • 1.Edit --> • 1.Format --> • 2.Table --> • 3.F1 I------> • 2.Mode I---->2.Printer I------> • 1.Profile --> • 1.Select --> • 2.Create --> • 3.Delete --> • 4.Print I------> • 2.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.2 OPERATING MODES (Cont’d) This flow chart provides a clear summary of all the modes and their access methods. Power off PRINT menu Press and hold for one second to turn on the power. MAIN menu Press and hold for one second Select 1. Print Select 2. Settings SETTINGS menu While pressing , press until a long beep is heard.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.3 PRINT MENU After pressing the power button, the printer displays the PRINT menu after the start-up display. The PRINT menu allows the user to select the pre-loaded Formats or Tables for printing, or to enter the On-line mode to download data from connected host PC. 3.3.1 To make print-out from a pre-defined Format The following flow shows the procedure for printing media from a demo format that was pre-defined in the factory.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.3 PRINT MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays a list of products for the selected formats and enables alphabetic search by input of character(s) in ID field or select from the list by using the arrow buttons and enter button. *The contents of the display vary depending on the pre-loaded formats. , Displays list of pre-defined names. *The contents of the display vary depending on the pre-loaded formats. Displays WAS Price input field and enables new input.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.3 PRINT MENU (Cont’d) 3.3.2 To make print-out from a pre-loaded Table The following flow shows the procedure for printing media from a demo table format that was pre-loaded in the factory. Power on and start-up PRINT menu Select 2.Table Press * Select 1.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.3 PRINT MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays Quantity input field and enables new input. Displays number of printed labels and total number of labels to print. If printing is paused: Displays number of printed labels and total number of labels to print. Help menu if F1 is pressed. This is the print-out of the above example. 3.3.3 To set the printer to On-line mode From the PRINT menu, the user can set the printer to On-line mode.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.4 MAIN MENU After pressing the power button, the printer enters the PRINT menu or Format search, Table search or On-line menu, depending on the settings of the MODE menu. Then press and hold button for more than one second to enter the MAIN menu. From the MAIN menu, you may go to PRINT menu or SETTINGS menu. 3.5 SETTINGS MENU TH2 Series printer has two selections of settings.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU In the APPLICATION menu of the SETTINGS mode, the user can edit the pre-loaded formats or tables, or set the functions of the F1 button in Edit selection. User can also set the appearance of the PRINT menu in Mode selection. SETTINGS menu Select 1.Application Select 1.Edit Select 1.Format Menu Select 2.Table Select 3.F1 Description APPLICATION menu. Enables the selection of Edit or Mode.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) 3.6.1 To edit the pre-loaded format Formats pre-loaded in the printer can be modified, or a new format can be created and stored in the printer. Unwanted formats can be also deleted from the printer to increase memory space. The following flow summarizes the sequence for editing the format. Application EDIT menu details of the screen * The may vary depending on the loaded formats. Select 1.Format Select 1.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Enables selection of Modify, New or Delete from FORMAT menu. Displays a search field and a list of formats to modify or delete. Enables search for existing format to modify or delete by scrolling with the arrow buttons and enter button or input in search field. , *The contents of the display vary depending on the pre-loaded formats. Displays input range, existing format LENGTH and unit. Enables input of new value.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) 3.6.2 To edit the FIELD menu The following flow summarizes the sequence for editing the field while creating a new format or modify an existing format. FIELD menu Select 2.New Select 1.Modify Select 3.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays an input field. Enables the creation of new field, starting with input of field name. A suggestion to field name is given as [F1]. For an example, change the field name to Header. *The contents of the display vary depending on the pre-loaded formats. Enables selection of suitable FIELDTYPE for the new field. Text, Barcode, Line, Box, Image or Text Box can be selected.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) 3.6.3 When Text is selected in the FIELDTYPE menu The following flow summarizes the sequence for defining the field type while editing the field of the format. FIELDTYPE menu details of the screen * The may vary depending on the pre-loaded fonts. Select 1.Text Select 2.bitmap Select 1.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays a list of true type FONT available for the printer. *Your list of fonts may be different from this example depending on the fonts downloaded to your printer. Select the font according to your preference. Displays input range and input field. Enables input of text field horizontal position. Note: If the value is outside the allowed range, Invalid will be displayed. Displays input range and input field.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays input range and input field. Enables input of text field vertical magnification. Note: If the value is outside the allowed range, Invalid will be displayed. Enables setting of text field direction in 4 angles; 0, 90, 180 or 270 degree. 3.6.4 When Barcode is selected in the FIELDTYPE menu The following flow summarizes the sequence for defining the field type while editing the field of the format.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays search field and a list of barcodes available in the printer. Enables selection of barcodes using input in search field or scrolling with the arrow buttons and enter button. * Your list of barcodes may be different from this example depending on the printer firmware version used. Select the font according to your preference. Default barcode is Code 39. , Displays input range and input field.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Enables selection of barcode ratio. Only applicable for: Interleaved 2 of 5, Codabar, Code 39 Displays input range and input field with default value. Enables input of barcode narrow width. Not available for: Data Matrix, Micro QR Code, QR Code Note: If the value is outside the allowed range, Invalid will be displayed. Enables the selection of human readable barcode info.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) 3.6.5 When Line is selected in the FIELDTYPE menu The following flow summarizes the sequence for defining the field type while editing the field of the format. FIELDTYPE menu Select 3.Line Set horizontal position Set line vertical delta Set vertical position Set line thickness Set line horizontal delta Menu Proceed to the FIELD search screen or new field NAME input screen depending on the previous operation.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) 3.6.7 When Box is selected in the FIELDTYPE menu The following flow summarizes the sequence for defining the field type while editing the field of the format. FIELDTYPE menu Select 4.Box Set horizontal position Set box height Set vertical position Set box frame thickness Set box width Select anchor point Proceed to the FIELD search screen or new field NAME input screen depending on the previous operation.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays input range and input field with default value. Enables input of box frame thickness. Note: If the value is outside the allowed range, Invalid will be displayed. Enables the selection of anchor point of the box field. TOP_LEFT, TOP_CENTER, TOP_RIGHT can be selected. Anchor Point is a field co-ordinate representing the field regarding positioning and rotation. 3.6.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays input range and input field. Enables input of image horizontal position. Note: If the value is outside the allowed range, Invalid will be displayed. Displays input range and input field. Enables input of image vertical position. Note: If the value is outside the allowed range, Invalid will be displayed. Displays input range and input field. Enables input of image field horizontal magnification.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) 3.6.9 When TextBox is selected in the FIELDTYPE menu The following flow summarizes the sequence for defining the field type while editing the field of the format. FIELDTYPE menu Select 6.TextBox Set textbox width Select alignment point Set the number of textbox rows Set top margin Enable input of new delimiter Set bottom margin Set right margin Select text style Select FIT as 2.OFF Select 2.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays delimiter input field and enables input of new delimiter. Delimiter is a forced wrap point. The delimiter character is not printed. Default delimiter is space. Displays hyphen input field and enables input of new hyphen. Hyphen is used when a word is longer than the text box. Hyphen is a wrap point sign showing that the rest of the word is printed on the next line. Enables the selection of alignment point.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) 3.6.10 About SOURCETYPE menu selection The following flow summarizes the sequence for selecting the source type while creating a new field or modify an existing field. SOURCETYPE menu Select 1.Fix Select 2.Table Select 3.Counter Select 4.Copy Key in fix data Select table Set the start value Select field to copy from Select the column as source Set the step value Set the Max value Select 5.Script Select 6.Time Select 7.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Fix Menu Description Fix: Source data for the field is fixed and defined once and is always the same for a field. Displays input field. Enables input of fix data, text or number. Table Table: source data for the field is taken from a table that has been imported to the printer. A table is the “database” of the printer. Displays search field, TBL[ ] and a list of tables available in the printer.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Script -- LowPrice Menu Description A list of available functions is displayed. The names of these functions can vary between applications and may not correspond to this screen shot. LowPrice is a function that is used when decimals in a price must be set to a fix value. Argument #1, dd. Input number(s) to replace existing decimals in price; 1 or 2 digits. Argument #2, price. Input price or reference to price.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Script -- MarkDown MarkDown is a function that calculates a price reduced by percentage. Argument #1, percentage. Input 0-99. Argument #2, price. Input price or reference to price. Script -- Round Round is a function that round a number to n decimals. Argument #1, n. Input number of decimals. Argument #2, number. Input number (price) or reference to price. AddTime is a function that adds time.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Time: source data for the field is coming from the real-time clock of the printer. Time Select which offset in number of days that shall be added to the current time. Can be a positive or negative offset. Zero offset will not add any days to the clock. Select which offset in number of hours that shall be added to the current time. Can be a positive or negative offset. Zero offset will not add any hours to the clock.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Select: data for the field is coming from a list of choices in a menu. Select Write the prompt text for the input field. Write in a list of choices. Separate with comma sign. For example, E. Jane, Kevin, etc. 3.6.11 To edit the pre-loaded table Tables pre-loaded in the printer can be modified, or unwanted tables can be also deleted from the printer to increase more memory space.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Enables selection of Modify or Delete from TABLE menu. Displays a search field and a list of tables to modify or delete. Enables search for existing table to modify or delete by scrolling with the arrow buttons and enter button or input in search field. *The contents of the display vary depending on the pre-loaded tables. , Enables selection of Modify, New, Delete or Copy from ROW menu.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description If 1.Cancel is selected, the table will not be deleted. The table list will be displayed. Select 2.Yes to delete. A rotating time-glass icon is visible in the upper right corner while printer is busy deleting your table. If 2.Yes is selected and confirmed, the selected table 10.Shoe table (in this example) will be deleted from table list. *The contents of the display vary depending on the pre-loaded tables. 3.6.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.6 APPLICATION MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays F1 Setup/ menu and enables selection of pre-defined shortcuts to printer set up menu by F1 button. Toggle your selection(s) by pressing associated numbered button(s), or select by using the , arrow buttons and toggle with enter button. Note: All selections can be set at the same time. Press Menu/page-up button to return to F1 menu. 3.6.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU When 2.Printer is selected in SETTINGS menu, SETUP menu will be displayed on the printer. User can perform general settings of the printer. 3.7.1 When Profile is selected in the SETUP menu SETTINGS menu Select 2.Printer Select 1.Profile Select 2.Create Press or Select 1.Select Press or Select 3.Delete Select 4.Print Print out the current profile’s printer set-up. If no profile is created, No profiles screen is displayed.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Enables selection of 1.Select, 2.Create, 3.Delete or 4.Print from PROFILE menu. The PROFILE menu enables different users to create their personal printer set up. Note: If no profiles are created, 1.Select can not be selected. No profiles will be displayed instead. Enables selection of user profile. When a personal user profile is selected, the printer set up is changed according to the selected profile.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Select 3.Delete from PROFILE menu. A label with the current selected user profile printer set up will be printed. Note: If no user profiles are saved, the actual printer set up will be printed. Prints out a label with printer settings for the selected profile. The name of the selected profile is printed at the top of the label. During printing no buttons are valid.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) 3.7.2 When Media is selected in the SETUP menu SETTINGS menu Select 2.Printer Select 2.Media Select 1.Size Select 1.Length Select 2.Sensor Type Select sensor type and press Press or to return to MEDIA screen. Select 2.Width Set the length and press . Select 3.Calibrate Load media and set VR1 or VR2 to center position accordingly to the sensor. Set the length and press .
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Printer SETUP menu. Enables the selection of 1.Profile, 2.Media, 3.Print Ctrl, System, Regional or 6.Network Select 2.Media for series of media settings. MEDIA menu. Enables the selection of 1.Size, 2.Sensor Type, 3.Calibrate or 4.Max feed. Select 1.Size to set media size. Enables selection of 1.Length or 2.Width from media SIZE menu.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Below is a table listed the availability of the sensor type selection based on the Media Handling selection. SENSOR TYPE MEDIA HANDLING Tear Off Continuous Peel Off Cutter Gap ! ! ! ! I-Mark ! ! ! ! None ! ! ! ! Fix ! ! ! ! Menu LL Tear Off LL Cutter ! ! ! Description MEDIA menu. Enables the selection of 1.Size, 2.Sensor Type, 3.Calibrate or 4.Max feed. Select 3.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description 7. If calibration is successful, the screen on the left is displayed, press enter button to proceed. 8. Select Yes to confirm calibration result and save the sensor values. Select No to regret calibration result. The sensor values will not be saved. MEDIA menu. Enables the selection of 1.Size, 2.Sensor Type, 3.Calibrate or 4.Max feed. Select 4.Max feed.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) 3.7.3 When Print Ctrl is selected in the SETUP menu SETTINGS menu Select 2.Printer Select 3.Print Ctrl Select 2.Darkness Select 1.Speed Select speed and press Press or to return to PRINT CONTROL menu. Select 3.Media Handl. Select backfeed mode and press Select darkness and press Press or to return to PRINT CONTROL menu. Select 4.Backfeed Mod or to return to Select the mode Press PRINT CONTROL menu.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) 3.7.3 When Print Ctrl is selected in the SETUP menu (Cont’d) Continued from the previous page... Select 7.Head check Select 6.Image Select 8.Auto Feed Select head check mode and press Press or to return to HEAD CHECK menu. Select 1.Offset Press Select 1.Vertical or Select 3.Mirror Set the image rotation and press . Set mirror image and press or Select 1.After Error Set the auto feed feature and press . Select 2.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description SPEED setting controls the speed of the media during printing and feeding. Displays existing SPEED selection and enables new selection. The default speed is 100 mm/s. The “pressed radio button” indicates the current selection until the new selection is chosen and enter button is pressed. When enter button is pressed, the new selection is saved and the related “radio button” is shown as pressed.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description BACKFEED MODE setting controls the media backward motion. Displays existing BACKFEED MODE selection and enables new selection. The default Backfeed Mode is set at 1.Before The “pressed radio button” indicates the current selection until the new selection is chosen and enter button is pressed. Note: The view of the Backfeed Mode menu is depended of the Media Handling selection.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description The PITCH enables fine tuning of the formats vertical position on the media. The value can be expressed in inches, millimeters or dots depending on selection in UNIT menu. Displays the Pitch range and input field with existing Pitch value and its unit. Enables input of new Pitch value. Setting range is between 0 and 80, and the default value is 0 dot.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description VERTICAL Offset enables fine tuning of the formats vertical position on the media. The value can be expressed in inches, millimeters or dots depending on selection in UNIT menu. Displays the Vertical Offset range and input field with existing image vertical offset and its unit. Enables input of new value. Setting range is between -80 and 80, and the default value is 0 dot.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description With HEAD CHECK activated, the printer gives a warning if one or more dots are broken. Displays existing HEAD CHECK setting and enables new selection. The default setting is Off. The “pressed radio button” indicates the current selection until the new selection is chosen and enter button is pressed. When enter button is pressed, the new selection is saved and the related “radio button” is shown as pressed.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) 3.7.4 When System is selected in the SETUP menu SETTINGS menu Select 2.Printer Select 4.System Select 1.Size Select 1.Intensity Select 2.Backlight Set the intensity and press . Set backlight and press . Press Press or to return to DISPLAY menu. or Select 2.Sound Select 1.Keyboard Press or to return to SOUND menu. Select 3.Auto Off Select 2.Battery Set the duration and press . Set the duration and press .
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Printer SETUP menu. Enables the selection of 1.Profile, 2.Media, 3.Print Ctrl, 4.System, 5.Regional or 6.Network Select 4.System for system settings. SYSTEM menu. Enables the selection of 1.Display, 2.Sound, 3.Auto Off or 4.Test. DISPLAY menu. Enables the selection of 1.Intensity or 2.Backlight. The INTENSITY of the display can be adjusted in this menu according to your preference.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description The ERROR SOUND menu can set the beep sound to be turned on or off whenever error occurred. Displays existing ERROR SOUND setting and enables new selection. The default setting is On. The “pressed radio button” indicates the existing setting until the new selection is chosen and enter button is pressed. When enter button is pressed, the new selection is saved and the related “radio button” is shown as pressed.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description LABELS menu. Enables the selection of pre-defined TEST LABELS, 1.Grey, 2.Checkered, 3.Setup, 4.Locale, 5.Barcodes, 6.Pattern or 7.Factory. Note: Some of the test labels have very high density resulting in a temporary low battery. When printing test labels on battery power, the “Battery low” message will not be displayed.
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Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) 3.7.5 When Regional is selected in the SETUP menu SETTINGS menu Select 2.Printer Select 5.Regional Select 1.Language Select 1.Messages Select location and press . Press or Select 2.Keyboard Select location and press . to return to LANGUAGE menu. Select 2.Time Select 3.Date Set time with numeric buttons and or and then press . Set date with numeric buttons and or and then press . Menu Select 3.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description REGIONAL menu. Enables the selection of 1.Language, 2.Time, 3.Date or 4.Unit. LANGUAGE menu. Enables the selection of 1.Messages, 2.Keyboard or 3.Locale. With MESSAGES LANGUAGE setting, the menu text and display messages can be displayed according to the your preference language. Displays existing MESSAGES LANGUAGE setting and enables new selection. The default setting is English, UK.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays TIME setting. Enables correction of time. The input field is guided: Hours/ Minutes/ Seconds Press enter button to save the setting. Note: If the value is outside the allowed range, Invalid will be displayed. Displays DATE setting. Enables correction of date. The input field is guided: Year/ Month/ Day Press enter button to save the setting.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) 3.7.6 When Network is selected in the SETUP menu (LAN) SETTINGS menu Select 2.Printer Select 6.Network Select 1.LAN Select 1.IP address Set IP address with numeric buttons and or and then press . Select 2.Gateway Set Gateway address with numeric buttons and or and then press . Menu Select 4.Mode Select 3.Netmask Set Netmask address with numeric buttons and or and then press .
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description MODE menu. Enables the selection of 1.Static, 2.DHCP or 3.RARP. Displays existing MODE setting and enables new selection. The default setting is DHCP. The “pressed radio button” indicates the current selection until the new selection is chosen and enter button is pressed. When enter button is pressed, the new selection is saved and the related “radio button” is shown as pressed.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description NETWORK menu. Enables the selection of 1.LAN or 2.WLAN. Select 2.WLAN. Note: Field Strength icon will only appear if WLAN is installed. WLAN menu. Enables the selection of 1.SSID or 2.Mode. SSID, (Service Set IDentifier), is a name that identifies a particular 802.11 wireless LAN. Displays input field with existing SSID and enables input of the new SSID. The default SSID is SATO.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) 3.7.8 Setting of Wireless LAN Infrastructure Mode WLAN menu Select 2.Mode Select 1.Infra Select 2.WEP Select 1.PSK Select 3.Key 1 ~ 6.Key 4 Select 1.Mode Select 2.Index Select WEP mode and press Select Index and press Press or to return to WEP menu. Select 5.Dynamic WEP Select 3.WPA/ 4.WPA2 Select 2.EAP Set PSK and press . Press or to return to WPA or WPA2 menu. Set WEP key and press . Select 1.Username Select 2.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description INFRASTRUCTURE menu. Enables the selection of 1.None, 2.WEP, 3.WPA, 4.WPA2 or 5.Dynamic WEP. The default selection is 1.None. WEP menu. Enables the selection of 1.Mode, 2.Index, 3.Key 1, 4.Key 2, 5.Key 3 or 6.Key 4. Displays existing MODE setting and enables new selection. Enables the selection of 1.Open system or 2.Shared key.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description If the value is acceptable, Saved will be displayed when enter button is pressed. Note: The password is readable as long as you stay inside the NETWORK menu. When leaving and re-entering the menu the PSK is symbolized by 4 stars **** regardless of its length. EAP or DYNAMIC WEP menu. Enables the selection of 1.Username, 2.Password or 3.EAP Type.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) 3.7.9 Setting of Wireless LAN Ad hoc Mode WLAN menu Select 2.Mode Select 2.Ad hoc Select 1.Channel Select 2.Security Set Channel and press . Select 2.WEP Press or to return to AD HOC menu. Select 3.Key 1 ~ 6.Key 4 Select 1.Mode Select 2.Index Select WEP mode and press Select Index and press Press or to return to WEP menu. Set WEP key and press . Press or to return to WEP menu.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.7 PRINTER SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description AD HOC menu. Enables the selection of 1.Channel or 2.Security. Displays the CHANNEL range, selected CHANNEL and enables input of new CHANNEL. Setting CHANNEL range is between 1 and 11. Note: If the value is outside the allowed range, Invalid will be displayed. If the value is acceptable, Saved will be displayed when pressed. enter button is SECURITY menu. Enables the selection of 1.None or 2.WEP.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.8 ADVANCED SETUP MENU Advanced Setup menu lets you configure the more advanced features of the printer hardware. Overview of Advanced Setup menu configurations ADV SETUP menu Select 1.Start App. * Select 2.Setup 1 Select the start application Select 1.Printout * Select 1.admin or 2.manager Select 2.To File Proceed to the SETUP menu flow procedure. Press or to return to ADV SETUP menu. 1 Select 4.Change PW Select 3.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.8 ADVANCED SETUP MENU (Cont’d) 1. Make sure the power of the printer is turned off. 2. Press and hold the enter button and then press the enter button only when a long beep sound is heard. power button to turn on the printer. Release the 3. Password is required before entering to ADV SETUP menu. PASSWORD input screen is displayed. The default passwords are 6677 (MANAGER) and 96726 (ADMIN). These two passwords can be changed in the later procedure.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.8 ADVANCED SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Input old password and press Input new password and press Confirm new password and press enter button. enter button. enter button. RESET menu. Enables the selection of 1.Setup or 2.SD Card. Select 1.Setup to reset the printer Setup to factory default. Select 2.SD Card to format the installed SD Card. Confirm RESET. If No is selected printer, returns to RESET menu.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.8 ADVANCED SETUP MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description Displays existing USB NUMBER selection and enables new selection. 1.Default If Default is selected, all printers will appear at the same Comm.Port at the PC Host. 2.Unique At PCB manufacturing, the main PCB is given a serial number. This number is stored in the printer and will be used as a USB serial number if Unique is selected. Enables the selection of 8.Disp adj. / Cutter adj. from ADV SETUP menu.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.9 F1 SHORTCUTS MENU F1 is a function button that enables shortcuts to parts of the printer set up and other functions. The F1 functions are selectable from a pre-defined list accessible from the EDIT menu. You may refer to Section 3.6.12 To edit the F1 menu, for more details. Note: F1 shortcut function is invalid if the printer is in Printer set up mode, Advanced set up mode or Online mode.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.9 F1 SHORTCUTS MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description 3.Preview This function can be used prior to printing a label to view the fields that shall be printed. Press F1 button and then select 3.Preview. The screen to the left is displayed showing the different fields to be printed. Use , arrow buttons to scroll down through the fields, key in a field number using the ten-buttons.
Section 3: Configuration and Operation 3.9 F1 SHORTCUTS MENU (Cont’d) Menu Description 7.Info When 7.Info is selected, the printer displays a series of printer information and status. The detailed displays are shown on Section 3.7.4 When System is selected in the SETUP menu. 8.Backup Select 8.Backup to copy the content of SA (formats and tables) to inserted SD card. Files copied to SD card will be named with maximum 8 uppercase characters with .XML extention.
Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE This section provides information on user maintenance for the TH2 Series printer. The following information is covered here: • 4.1 Cleaning The Print Head and Platen Roller • 4.2 How To Clean The Printer (Cleaning Kit) • 4.3 How To Clean The Printer (Cleaning Sheet) • 4.4 Easy Replacement of Parts • 4.5 Adjusting Print Quality Caution • • • • • When cleaning the print head, bear in mind that the print head and its surroundings may be hot.
Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance 4.1 CLEANING THE PRINT HEAD AND PLATEN ROLLER The print head not only generates printouts of barcodes, but also graphics and text. To produce optimal printing, it must be kept clean in spite of the dirt and adhesive that constantly accumulates on its print surface. Furthermore, dirt can accumulated along the label path, affecting parts like sensors and guides, and reducing their performance. Therefore, it is important to clean these important components periodically.
Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance 4.2 HOW TO CLEAN THE PRINTER (CLEANING KIT) (Cont'd) 10.Locate the I-Mark sensor and the Gap sensor in the middle of media path and near the print head. (See figures to the right and on the previous page). Dispensing sensor 11.Dab a cotton cloth with the same cleaning solution. Clean any foreign matter from the exposed surface of the media path and sensor. 12.Repeat the cleaning process when it is necessary.
Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance 4.4 EASY REPLACEMENT OF PARTS It is easy to replace the print head of the TH2 Series printer. The tool-less print head release mechanism enables the print head to be quickly and easily replaced. 4.4.1 Releasing and Replacing the Print Head The print head on the printer is a user-replaceable item. If it becomes damaged for any reason, it can be easily removed and replaced. Contact your local SATO representative for information on obtaining a new print head. 1.
Section 4: Cleaning and Maintenance 4.4 EASY REPLACEMENT OF PARTS (Cont'd) 4.4.2 Releasing/ Replacing the Platen roller 1. Make sure the printer is powered off and disconnect the power cable. If the optional battery pack is installed, remove it as well. 2. Lift the Top Cover. Gear cover 2 3. Unfasten the two screws attaching the gear cover as shown. Remove the screws and cover, and set them aside. 4. Flip the dispensing plate upwards to a vertical position. A Screws x 2 1 click sound is heard. 5.
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Section 5: Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING If you are unable to produce printouts on the TH2 series printer, use this section to make sure the basics have been checked, before deciding you are unable to proceed any further. The section is divided into four parts: • 5.1 Error signal Troubleshooting • 5.2 Troubleshooting Table • 5.3 Interface Troubleshooting • 5.
Section 5: Troubleshooting 5.1 ERROR SIGNAL TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1.1 General description of an Error Message When printer detects an error, the error message will be displayed on the screen and the printer will beep three times to alert the user. The display alternates between Error message and related error code. For example, Error: 4522. • • Displayed alternately The Error icon is displayed in the upper right corner.
Section 5: Troubleshooting 5.1 ERROR SIGNAL TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d) Error code ERROR DISPLAY 4524 Gap too long ERROR CONDITION CORRECTIVE ACTION 1) The gap is longer than 15 mm. 1) Use media according to specification. 2) Gap sensor not properly calibrated. 2) Calibrate sensor. To clear error: Perform corrective action and press enter to continue. 4526 Out of paper 1) The printer runs out of media during printing. 1) Load new media. 2) If no media is loaded before attempting to print.
Section 5: Troubleshooting 5.1 ERROR SIGNAL TROUBLESHOOTING (Cont’d) Error code ERROR DISPLAY ERROR CONDITION CORRECTIVE ACTION 4531 I-Mark not found 1) Distance between I-Marks is too great (labels too long). 1) Use media according to specification. 2) I-Mark sensor not properly calibrated. 2) Calibrate sensor. 3) Wrong media set-up; I-Mark was set as 3) Check media or media set-up. Sensor Type but I-Mark media was not loaded. 4) MAX FEED is set to a value shorter than the actual label length.
Section 5: Troubleshooting 5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE NO POWER Printer does not turn on. Power connector or AC adapter is not properly connected. The optional battery is not charged or not installed. NO LABEL MOVEMENT Media is not set properly. Set media and media guide correctly or clear the jammed media. Incorrect label sensor selected. Set the sensor type correctly in printer setup. Dirty platen roller. Clean the platen roller. Damaged platen gear.
Section 5: Troubleshooting 5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE (Cont’d) TROUBLESHOOTING TABLE UNEVEN PRINT DARKNESS Top cover is not properly closed. Make sure that the top cover is properly closed and snaps into position. Damaged or worn platen roller. Replace platen roller. Dirty print head. Clean print head. Defective print head. Replace print head as required. SMEARED PRINT IMAGES Poor media quality Use higher quality media. Use only SATO-certified media.
Section 5: Troubleshooting 5.3 INTERFACE TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides a checklist for the various interface types. Locate the checklist relative to the interface used and perform each of the troubleshooting tasks until the problem has been isolated. UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACE Verify the device drivers have been successively installed by performing the following: CHK TROUBLESHOOTING STEP Click on Start, and then Control Panel. Click on System within the new window.
Section 5: Troubleshooting 5.4 TEST PRINT TROUBLESHOOTING Chapter provides instruction on special printing to identify and resolve specific print problems. 5.4.1 Hex Dump Allows the operator to determine if there were problems in the downloading of data. The contents of the print buffer can be examined using the Hex Dump Mode. In the left column, each line of data received is numbered. The center column provides the data in hexadecimal format.
Section 6: Basic Specifications BASIC SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 PRINTER BASIC SPECIFICATIONS TH208 MODEL NAME PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS • Width 132 mm (5.2”) Height 147 mm (5.8”) Depth 194 mm (7.6”) Weight 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs.) The above dimensions and weight are excluding the battery pack. POWER SUPPLY AC Adapter Voltage Input power voltage: AC 100V - 240V, 50/60 Hz, +/-10% (Full range) Output voltage: DC 19V, 3.6A Power Consumption At peak: 42.5W / 64.0VA (Print ratio 30%) In standby: 6.2W / 12.
Section 6: Basic Specifications 6.1 PRINTER BASIC SPECIFICATIONS (Cont’d) MEDIA (Be sure to use media manufactured or certified by SATO) Die cut label Continuous Width: 25 to 60 mm (0.9” to 2.3”) Width including liner: 28 to 63 mm (1.1” to 2.4”) Pitch: 16 to 156 mm (0.6” to 6.1”) Pitch including liner: 19 to 159 mm (0.7” to 6.2”) Cutter Width: 25 to 60 mm (0.9” to 2.3”) Width including liner: 28 to 63 mm (1.1” to 2.4”) Pitch: 16 to 156 mm (0.6” to 6.1”) Pitch including liner: 19 to 159 mm (0.7” to 6.
Section 6: Basic Specifications 6.1 PRINTER BASIC SPECIFICATIONS (Cont’d) PROCESSING CPU 32 Bit RISC-CPU 100MHz Flash ROM 12 Megabytes SDRAM 8 Megabytes APPLICATION SCRIPTING LANGUAGE Lua version 5.1 is loaded Lua Standard API (SATO proprietary) version 1.
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Section 6: Basic Specifications 6.1 PRINTER BASIC SPECIFICATIONS (Cont’d) OPTIONS Cutter unit, Linerless kit (with cutter), Linerless kit (without cutter), External label supply unit, External label rewinder (RW350), Battery pack, Battery charger, SD card, Key cover (To protect printer from wet hands), Wall-mounting kit, barcode scanner REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Safety regulation UL60950-1(2001) (USA) CSA22.2 No.
Section 6: Basic Specifications 6.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS CUTTER KIT SPECIFICATIONS Media Type Non-adhesive paper and Label Width (including liner): 28 to 63 mm (1.10” to 2.48”) Media Size Pitch (including liner): 19 to 120 mm (0.74” to 4.72”) Thickness 0.14 to 0.19 mm (0.006” to 0.
Section 6: Basic Specifications 6.2 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES SPECIFICATIONS (Cont’d) EXTERNAL REWINDING UNIT SPECIFICATIONS Rewinding Method Rewinding Direction Rewind Capacity Using Paper core size % 40 mm (1.5”) or POS cassette Face-out Paper core 70 mm (2.76") maximum diameter POS cassette 50 mm (1.97") maximum diameter Media Type Label only Paper core Width including liner: 32 to 48 mm (1.3” to 1.9") Pitch including liner: 19 to 181 mm (0.7” to 7.
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Section 7: Interface Specifications INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS This section presents the interface types and their specifications for the TH2 Series printers. These specifications include detailed information to assist in the selection of the most appropriate method for the printer to interface with the host. The following information is presented in this section: • • • 7.1 Interface types 7.2 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Interface 7.3 Local Area Network (LAN) Ethernet and Wireless LAN 7.
Section 7: Interface Specifications 7.2 UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) INTERFACE This printer supports the USB 2.0-compliant interface and transfer rate of 12 Mbps. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface requires a driver that must be loaded on your PC and the PC must be configured to support USB peripherals using Windows2000, XP, Server2003, Vista or Windows7. Up to 127 devices may be connected to a USB port using powered hubs. The TH2 printer supports USB CDC (Communication Device Class). 7.2.
Section 7: Interface Specifications 7.3 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ETHERNET AND WIRELESS LAN 7.3.1 Basic Specifications of LAN LAN interface is available with Type 2 boards. Interface connector Cable type: For 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX Cable length: 100m or less Link/Status LED Status LED lights up when establishing the LINK with Ethernet equipment. The LINK is established by Auto Negotiation. LED Color Conditions LINK/ Active Yellow LED on when establishing the link.
Section 7: Interface Specifications 7.3 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ETHERNET AND WIRELESS LAN (cont’d) 7.3.2 Basic Specifications of Wireless LAN The Wireless LAN interface is available with Type 3 board. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Wi-Fi 7) 8) Page 7-4 Standard IEEE802.11b/g Frequency 2.4GHz Transfer rate Max. 11Mbps (IEEE802.11b) Max. 54Mbps (IEEE802.
Section 7: Interface Specifications 7.3 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ETHERNET AND WIRELESS LAN (cont’d) 9) Security (Combination of authentication and encryption) Ad hoc mode Security IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.11i Encryption None None None None WEP Open System None WEP key Shared Key Infrastructure mode Wi-Fi Security IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.
Section 7: Interface Specifications 7.3 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ETHERNET AND WIRELESS LAN (cont’d) 7.3.5 Setting/Displayed Items The following table shows the settings and referable sections as well as various variables. TCP/IP related settings Variable identifier Default (Factory setting) Setting range IP address 0.0.0.0 (Externally obtained) 0.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.255.255 Subnet mask 0.0.0.0 (Derived from IP address) 0.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.255.255 Gateway address 0.0.0.0 (Invalid) 0.0.0.0 ~ 255.255.
Section 7: Interface Specifications 7.3 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ETHERNET AND WIRELESS LAN (cont’d) 7.3.6 Wireless LAN Setting (Cont’d) Item Default Setting range EAPMode 0 0: EAP not used 1: Reserved 2: EAP-TLS 3: EAP-PEAP 4: Reserved 5: EAP-LEAP 6: EAP-TTLS EAP User Name “”(NULL) 1 ~ 63 characters(*4) EAP Password “”(NULL) 0 ~ 32 characters(*4) EAP Cert Key Password “”(NULL) 0 ~ 32 characters(*4) Configure 802.1x (Set this item when using 802.
Section 7: Interface Specifications 7.3 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ETHERNET AND WIRELESS LAN (cont’d) [Connectable combination] Security IEEE 802.11 IEEE 802.
Section 7: Interface Specifications 7.3 LOCAL AREA NETWORK (LAN) ETHERNET AND WIRELESS LAN (cont’d) [Restrictions] 1) Not supporting Atheros SuperG and XR. 2) Extended Aironet is not supported. 3) When AdHoc is in use, baud rate will be based on IEEE802.11b. 4) When AES is in use, the connection to AP by Broadcom will be unstable. This is because Broadcom is equipped with AES based on 802.11Draft. 5) There is no guarantee of proper operation for DSA authentication of EAP-TLS.
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Section 8: Appendix APPENDIX The following information is provided: • 8.1 About Optional Cutter • 8.2 Positions of sensors and options • 8.3 Operation Mode Selection • 8.4 Base Reference Point • 8.
Section 8: Appendix 8.1 ABOUT OPTIONAL CUTTER The cutter should only be installed by SATO qualified servicing personnel. 8.1.1 To route the media when the cutter is installed Loading of the media for cutter unit is similar to the usual procedure as explained in Section 2.3 Loading Media. 8.1.2 Cut position Adjustment If the cutting position is not at the regular position as mentioned below, you can change the Cutter adj. (cutter adjustment) in the ADV SETUP (Advanced Setup) menu.
Section 8: Appendix 8.1 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES - CUTTER (cont’d) 8.1.3 Cutter replacement Over time, the cutter loses its cutting ability and begins to show signs of wear. Replace the cutter unit when the blade becomes blunt and cut edges are rough. (Please contact an authorised SATO representative for replacement.) 12 3 — 4 5 6 1 2 3 —456 8.2 POSITIONS OF SENSORS AND OPTIONS 14mm~31.5mm (0.55”~1.24”) I-Mark sensor 3.5mm~21mm (0.14”~0.82”) 35.3mm (1.39”) Gap sensor Print head 14.7mm (0.58”) 17.
Section 8: Appendix 8.3 OPERATION MODE SELECTION There are different modes of printer operation: Continuous, Tear off, Dispensing, Cutter, Linerless Cutter, Journal, Cutter Journal and Linerless Cutter Journal mode. The differences are the ways in which the label and liner (paper backing) are ejected. Before printer configuration, one must determine which mode will be used. This section identifies the functional differences among the eight. 8.3.
Section 8: Appendix 8.3 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.3.2 Tear Off Mode In Tear Off mode, the media is fed forward to the tear bar when all labels are printed. When printing starts (A. in the figure below), the media is in a position so that the previous label could be torn off. Before printing label 1, the media has to be fed back so that label 1 is in the printing start position (B. in the figure below). Label 1 and label 2 are printed.
Section 8: Appendix 8.3 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.3.3 Dispensing Mode This mode of operation will peel the liner (paper backing) from the printed label as it is advanced to the printer’s front. Once the printed label has been removed from the printer for application, the unprinted media will retract and position itself so the next label may be printed. This operational mode is specifically applicable to print operations where the label is to be immediately adhered.
Section 8: Appendix 8.3 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.3.3 Dispensing Mode (cont’d) Motion 2 (Backfeed set to Before) When printing starts (A. in the figure below), the media is in a position so that the previous label could be removed. Before printing label 1, the media has to be back fed so that label 1 is in the printing start position (B. in the figure below). When label 1 is printed, the media is fed forward so it can be removed (C. and D. in the figure below).
Section 8: Appendix 8.3 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.3.4 Cutter Mode In Cutter mode, when a label is printed the media is fed forward and cut. Motion 1 (Backfeed set to After) When printing starts (A. in the figure below), the media is in the correct position to start printing. When label 1 is printed, the media is fed forward so the label can be cut off (B. in the figure below). When the label is removed, the media is fed back so that the next label is in the start position (C.
Section 8: Appendix 8.3 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.3.4 Cutter Mode (cont’d) Motion 2 (Backfeed set to Before) When printing starts (A. in the figure below), the media is in a position so that the previous label could be cut off. Before printing label 1, the media has to be fed back so that label 1 is in the printing start position (B. in the figure below). Label 1 is printed and the media is fed forward so label 1 can be cut off. (C. in the figure below). Print head A. Before printing B.
Section 8: Appendix 8.3 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.3.5 Linerless Cutter Mode The linerless cutter has an extra sensor (“Cutter sensor” in the figure below) that can detect if the label is removed or not. When printing starts (A. in the figure below), the media is in a position so that the previous label could be cut off. Before printing label 1, the media has to be fed back so that label 1 is in the printing start position (B. in the figure below).
Section 8: Appendix 8.3 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.3.6 Journal Mode The Journal mode is identical to Continuous mode, except that neither the gap nor the I-Mark sensor is enabled. The Sensor Type is set to None or Fix, in Continous mode. This means that the media is fed long enough for all data to be printed regardless of any gaps or I-Marks. In the figure below, n labels are printed (where n is equal to 1 or more). Before printing, label number 1 is in the printing start position.
Section 8: Appendix 8.3 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.3.7 Tear Off Journal Mode Tear Off Journal mode is identical to Tear Off mode except that neither the gap nor the I-Mark sensor is enabled. The Sensor Type is set to None or Fix, in Tear Off mode. When printing starts (A. in the figure below), the media is in a position so that the previous label(s) could be torn off. Before printing label 1, the media has to be fed back so that label 1 is in the printing start position (B. in the figure below).
Section 8: Appendix 8.4 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.4.8 Cutter Journal Mode Motion 1 (Backfeed set to After) Cutter Journal mode, Motion 1 is identical to Cutter mode, Motion 1 except that neither the gap nor the I-Mark sensor is enabled. The Sensor Type is set to None or Fix, in Cutter mode. When printing starts (A. in the figure below), the media is in the correct position to start printing. When label 1 is printed, the media is fed forward so the label can be cut off (B. in the figure below).
Section 8: Appendix 8.4 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.4.8 Cutter Journal Mode (cont’d) Motion 2 (Backfeed set to Before) Cutter Journal mode, Motion 2 is identical to Cutter mode, Motion 2 except that neither the gap nor the I-Mark sensor is enabled. The Sensor Type is set to None or Fix, in Cutter mode. When printing starts (A. in the figure below), the media is in a position so that the previous label could be cut off.
Section 8: Appendix 83 OPERATION MODE SELECTION (cont’d) 8.3.9 Linerless Cutter Journal Mode Motion 2 (Backfeed set to Before) Linerless Cutter Journal mode, Motion 2 is identical to Cutter mode, Motion 2 except that neither the gap nor the I-Mark sensor is enabled. The Sensor Type is set to None or Fix, in Linerless Cutter mode. When printing starts (A. in the figure below), the media is in a position so that the previous label could be cut off.
Section 8: Appendix 8.4 BASE REFERENCE POINT The base reference point (Ref) is the point at which one determines the start and stop positions. The base reference position differs, depending on the print mode or the label pitch sensor to be used. 1.5mm (0.06”) 1.5mm (0.06”) Ref Ref Ref 3mm (0.12”) 3mm (0.12”) 3mm (0.12”) 3mm (0.12”) * I-Mark is printed on the back of the media. * I-Mark is printed on the back of the media.
Section 8: Appendix 8.5 ADJUSTMENTS 8.5.1 I-mark (Pitch Offset (I)) and Gap sensor (Pitch Offset (G)) These two parameters modify the distance to the dot row. They exist to compensate for mechanical tolerances in sensor position. These settings are stored in the parameter area and are configured by using the shipping program. The accepted range here is +/- 3 mm (+/- 0.12”). It is not reset by “Reset all”. 8.5.2 Dispensing adjustment (Disp adj.
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